Mayor Kenney recently signed into law Bill No. 190608, an amendment to the city code, sponsored by Councilperson Helen Gym, which requires the mandatory public reporting of payouts from the City of Philadelphia. We learned earlier this year that the number of pedestrians injured on sidewalks over the last year is one of the largest … Continue reading Feet First Philly Supports Bill No. 190608
Volunteer for Philly Free Streets
Did you hear? Philly Free Streets will be back on North Broad Street on Saturday, August 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from City Hall to Butler Street and Germantown Ave. The four-mile stretch of road will be temporarily closed to cars, inviting people to walk, bike, and play. Each year, volunteers have helped … Continue reading Volunteer for Philly Free Streets
Support HB792
HB792, known as the "Protected Pedestrian Plazas and Pedalcycle Lanes" bill, is a straightforward fix that will allow cities like Philadelphia to design infrastructure that keeps pedestrians safe, including protected bike lanes and pedestrian plazas, on state roads where they are needed most. Because several projects are coming up soon, it is urgent that this … Continue reading Support HB792
City Council Candidate Survey: Karla Cruel, 4th District Candidate
Candidate: Karla Cruel, 4th District Candidate This questionnaire was sent to every candidate no matter the party affiliation. Feet First Philly does not endorse any particular candidate and provides the responses to the public for informational purposes only. In lieu of a questionnaire, 4th District Candidate Karla Cruel responded with the following email: Thank you … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Karla Cruel, 4th District Candidate
#NotaParkingSpot Update May 2019
#NotaParkingSpot is growing! Since December 2017, Feet First Philly has received over 1,400 submissions of illegal parking in our city. Thanks to all your work, Feet First Philly has been collecting and distributing data to advocate for safe and clear pedestrian spaces. We STILL need your help. Send in your submissions via Twitter or email. … Continue reading #NotaParkingSpot Update May 2019
Feet First Philly’s Spring Walks
Missed out on our last walks? Feet First Philly is just getting started! Keep an eye out for walks to help you explore the city and get outside this summer. April: East Coast Greenway Mid-Atlantic Summit Mobile Workshop: Schuylkill Banks Stroll As part of the Mid-Atlantic Summit, Feet First Philly partnered with Schuylkill River Development … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s Spring Walks
City Council Candidate Survey: Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, 7th District Candidate
Candidate: Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, 7th District Candidate This questionnaire was sent to every candidate no matter the party affiliation. Feet First Philly does not endorse any particular candidate and provides the responses to the public for informational purposes only. Walkability: If elected, what would you do to promote walking in Philadelphia? Education and advocacy is a … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, 7th District Candidate
City Council Candidate Survey: Allan Domb, At-Large Candidate
Candidate: Allan Domb, At-Large Candidate This questionnaire was sent to every candidate no matter the party affiliation. Feet First Philly does not endorse any particular candidate and provides the responses to the public for informational purposes only. Walkability: If elected, what would you do to promote walking in Philadelphia? I believe that all walkways in … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Allan Domb, At-Large Candidate
City Council Candidate Survey: Brian O’Neill, 10th District Candidate
Candidate: Brian O'Neill, 10th District Candidate This questionnaire was sent to every candidate no matter the party affiliation. Feet First Philly does not endorse any particular candidate and provides the responses to the public for informational purposes only. Walkability: If elected, what would you do to promote walking in Philadelphia? I would promote walking in … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Brian O’Neill, 10th District Candidate
City Council Candidate Survey: Sandra Dungee Glenn, At-Large Candidate
Candidate: Sandra Dungee Glenn, At-Large Candidate This questionnaire was sent to every candidate no matter the party affiliation. Feet First Philly does not endorse any particular candidate and provides the responses to the public for informational purposes only. In lieu of a questionnaire, At-Large Candidate Sandra Dungee Glenn sent over a resume, bio, and campaign … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Sandra Dungee Glenn, At-Large Candidate
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